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Visiting the Eagle Hunters

May 28, 2010 I think I have literally drunk more milk tea today than I ever have in my life.  So far I have had eight cups and it isn’t dinner time yet.  We had a number of social calls … Continue reading

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Ust-Kamengorsk to Olgii

Considering how the day began, it is pretty miraculous that I find myself sitting in a Turkish restaurant in Mongolia.  Our flight was originally scheduled to leave yesterday but was rescheduled for today because of a persistent drizzle.  It took … Continue reading

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Our last big adventure…maybe.

JFK We are about to begin what will be our last big backpacking adventure… our “last hurrah”.  Strangely I do remember us saying the same thing about our Africa trip.  We are in a different position now; we may finish … Continue reading

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African Adventure- Day 100

Today was monumental for a few reasons.  Firstly, we have successfully reached 100 days traveling with people who had been little more than strangers.  Secondly, today we made the decision to end our time here and move on to Europe. … Continue reading

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African Adventure- Day 41

We left Zinder fairly late and arrived in Maradi for lunch.  While we were in the local hotel/restaurant we met a group of consultants for the UN.  It was not a surprise to see such a large presence of foreign … Continue reading

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